When we think about making a room look more luxurious, the lighting doesn’t necessarily spring to mind. You’re more likely to think about elegant furniture, designer decorations, and a regal colour scheme. Lighting is however, a lot more important than you might think, and it can change the look of a room significantly. If you want to give a room a little more luxury, then considering your lights could be the way to go. Here are some of the things you should think about:
Color
Quite possibly the most important thing to consider when searching for the right lighting, is the color of the bulbs. We’re not talking about having multi-colored lighting, but rather the temperature. Bulbs, LEDs especially, range from very strong white light, to warmer, yellower light. If you’re going for luxury, then it’s the latter that you should go for. This softer feel creates elegance and warmth, where white lights are more suited to modern and minimalist styles.
Type
There are countless ways of lighting up a room. You might have a chandelier, downlights, a tall lamp, or table lamps. The choice is ultimately up to you, but for more luxury, there are a few things to think about. If you’re going to use lamps, then you’ve got to get the shade and base right. Think of Tiffany lamps and vintage styles rather than modern or minimalist. LED downlights in the ceiling can be used to great effect if they’re made to look reminiscent of a starry night sky.
Distribution
Softness and elegance are two things that come to mind when we think about luxury, and for this reason, it’s important to spread out your light properly. Darker spaces can actually look quite good when done right, as long as they are still illuminated to an extent and don’t look patchy. Consider using a variety of lamps around the room that light up their own area, or use the glow of a hanging ceiling light. Placing lights underneath cupboards in the kitchen, or inside display cases is a really great way of making things look professional.
System
If you want the ultimate in luxury, then a lighting system is probably what you need. When you see a show room with all kinds of lights, some running under cupboards and in recesses, which are all operated on one panel, it’s a lighting system that they’ll be using. This will allow different dimming options, and for a variety of combinations. It’s a significant job to fit, but if you want the best, this is what you need to have, particularly in the kitchen. Lutron Eye lighting solutions are able to operate timers, and can detect daylight and occupants if you want full automation.
If you’re struggling to make you home look luxurious, then it could be the lighting that you need to change. Follow the above advice, and you’ll be able to create the atmosphere that you’re looking for.
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